§ 1.001 Purpose of Code
§ 1.002 Construction of Code
§ 1.003 Reference in Law to Statute Revised by Code
§ 1.004 Limitation On Exercise of Eminent Domain Power
§ 1.005 Effect of Nonsubstantive Revision On Certain Eminent Domain Authority

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1 - General Provisions

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Ward: means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. See Texas Estates Code 22.033